UWA International Programs Scholarships Language Score Scholarship Eligibility: First-time entering F-1 students (undergraduate or graduate) studying at least one full semester at UWA. Awards go to the top language scores above the minimum scores listed below. The number of scholarships is based on the availability of funding, but a maximum of six can be awarded. Requirements: Submit your application on-time with your English Proficiency test scores. To be eligible, you must have a minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS, 550 on the paper based TOEFL (213 CBT or 80 IBT), 176 on the Cambridge English Scale, or 750 on the TOIEC. Test scores must be received by the Office of Admissions before the student’s acceptance to The University of West Alabama in order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. A student may substitute the above requirements with SAT scores (1000 critical reading + math with minimum of 550 on the critical reading portion). A scanned copy of the required score must be on file with UWA prior to submitting the application.

Required to obtain and continue scholarship: 10 hours of volunteer requirement in the International Program Ambassador program per semester. On campus residency required. Benefits: $500/per semester for up to two semesters. Application: Application packets may be emailed to Dr. Mark Davis ([email protected]) by the deadline of April 14th by 11:59 PM Central US time. UWA IP Language Score Scholarship APPLICATION 2017 *A CV/Vitae and a letter of recommendation from someone who can assess your potential for success as an IP Scholar must be submitted along with this application. The recommendation letter should be in a sealed envelope. Essay:1000 words. Who you are, what do you want accomplish at UWA and why, what skills can you contribute to the international student body on campus?

Please print or type the information requested. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••• Name: ______Student ID #: ______(Last name/family name) (first name) Mailing Address: ______Home #: (___) ______Cell #: (____) ______E-mail:______Country of birth: ______Languages spoken: ______Academic major: ______GPA:______T-shirt Size: S M L XL First term at UWA: ______Expected date of graduation: ______Immigration status: F-1 or US Citizen Language test name:______Is the score on file at UWA? __No __Yes Language test score:______Do you understand that if a scholarship is given; on campus residency and determined volunteer hours in the International Program Ambassador program are required. __No __Yes How did you hear about the IP Scholarship? ______•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• UWA International Programs Scholarship APPLICATION 2017 Part II: Essay Essay instructions: minimum of 1000 words. In English, please describe who you are, what do you want accomplish at UWA and why, and what skills can you contribute to the international student body on campus at UWA? IP SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM To recommender: The IP Scholarship is designed to offer scholarships to our exceptional international F-1 student visa at the University of West Alabama. International scholars will be cultural ambassadors at the university academically and by volunteering their time through the International Peer Ambassador program.

In a separate letter, please address the applicant’s commitment to cultural diversity and volunteerism, the student’s past involvement on campus and/or in his or her cultural community, leadership roles, community service, family responsibilities, achievements, and any other qualities that support the applicant’s potential for success as an IP Scholar. Please list areas in which the candidate may need further development. Your candid evaluation of this candidate will assist the selection committee.

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••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Your recommendation letter should be on a separate sheet of paper and attached to this form. Please return this form, along with the letter of recommendation scanned and emailed to Dr. Mark Davis ([email protected]) by the deadline of April 3rd by 11:59 PM Central US time.